New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-05-08
WON BY A GREEN CHASER.
BLUEpAY CAPTURES THE GRAND NATIONAL.
mr.. pENSIsTAN TOO WEAK TO RIDE cYCLoNE-RAc-
ING IN A FOG.

nm pEySIsTAN TOO WEAK TO RIDE CYCLONE-RAc-
ING IN FOG.
discomltlng fog settled down upon Cedarhurst
yesterday, and even the hurricane that Cyclone
raised could not dispel II. The hurricane was one
OF resentment, and it blew greater guns In the cup
house than anywhere else. Tho members ian nDs
Cyclone for the scOnd race. lie finished Dehlu,
Raronet, as everybody outside supposed ne wo u
DO. and conf amt made TO Mr. CheeVer enas Sno
gelding had not been ridden to WIN ar. foni' s,
Then questioned on the subject, declared he had
done his best with the animal admitting az eno Sam"
time that be was too weak 70 h,ahaso nm. o,,d
IL n man IL too weak to ride horse, why shouio
M attempt it4 The club members who had lost on
Cyclone were silly as TO insist that Mr.. fenniStan
certificate Of membership should be withdrawn. Inc
officials agreed TO make an investigation, anu IL wd.
vaguely hinted that "somethln5 would DO uonc'
TO the public eye Mr. Tennistan got moro racing ou'
Of Cyclone yesterday than he dld on " eoesuss,
when there storm. II he Is TO DC susPeI ,,
for being weak TO ride, what Il 10 DO uono VIZ.
Mr.. Hitchcock, who knew the course but iorsoe 70
follow iti Cycono is one OF the mcanest Druocs Oh
the t,rf and the rider who can get him over @
eteeplechase course without blundcting snould con
slider himself 9. fortunate man. -,
Ike the Irishman who attempted to till the bull
Mr. Morris was glad no had his laugh out before ne
tried 70 get Texas, al as Savage, homo III INC pony
race The Maryander went to the post win MS laoo
Illuminated by its customary smile lie won inc
race In the middle Indian fashion, bug lost IL at
both ends Mr.. Lloyd rode orphan Boy win patience
and skill and mado Mr.. Gebhard feel Detcr IMAM no
has fe.t since Palanca at Monmouth last year
Cedarhurst (Mr. Pelham up) was out OF temper.
The four ponies would have given feed Of oats for
tired
OF course Baronet's easy victory in the second
race brought back smiles to Mr. Morrls's face. hah
Mr. Kernochan been moro patient with Agltator inc
result might have been different lie see-sawod all
tho courage and wind out Of the beast One moment
no was two lengths ahead of Baronet the next ne
was the sam distance behind, while Mr. Motifs SAT
perfectly still and permitted his mount TO rate along
like cockwork Tho race was two miles ana nan
over seventeen fences, and there was not q re1usa
on the part of any horse In 1t. Cleaner Jumping
has not been seen at Cedarhurst Mr. Ponnlstah
must have shot John d. Cheevers dog on Friday for
Cyclone went through the back yard without tremor
Retribution seemed TO be In difficulties all Ae way
and Mr. Hitchcock had no ehanc tss With on ardsn
sportsman could wish. 1t was q desperate struggle
for four miles twentyeight obstaclesl UP hln
and down the horses surged squirting for position
falling back clearing the timber, speeding across inc
nat flying over the water, breastng stone wall and
hedge and taking the bank with vim that cut wac
nOtches In IT, There was one accident. ZangDar
GO to u fell headlong into the double and Mysuc
went tumbling after. But the latter regaDed her
fce thanks to MaIa's skilful hands, and continued
hef journey. Sho lost hundred yards by the accF
dent and Mara lost his head. Instead OF waiting Tor
the field to como back to him, be put the mare at
her top speed and recovered the lost ground In the
next quarter. The effort caused Mystic's defeat
Sho had nothing left for close, vigorous finish.
Tho horses well away, Abraham being the
first to clear the cornstak hurdle In the hollow. I'd
tho hill they ran punched, but the double scattered
them and they never again got together. ZangDar
20. up but did not 60 on, though Locfman was not
much hurt VIII Davis, one OF Days pair, refused
tho water jump four times and was never aiterwaru
In the race. The rogue did his best to bolt at the
next hedge. Opdyke put him at 1t hah dozen
times, eventually persuadng him to take IT, pue an
to purpose. Rose had no uOuDie III keeping w
the tail end Of the race.
Jolly Sir John, the favorite, disappointment
II as much attention had been given his preparation
10, tho race as was bestowed his name and tall
which wero so beautifully banged, he might have
done better. Mr. Gerhard suffers many heartburn
ings If no really cares anything about the success OF
his stable The English gelding, who was ridden Dy
was
At the beginning Of the fourth mile Jim MCGOWAN
seemed to be in difficulties. He faitered at inc
fences and was to all appearances firing badly. But
DAILY physicked him with dose OF rawhide ana so
revived his courage that he quickly resumed ms
place In the lead Blue Day ran well within HIM
self from start to finish and falteIed at no obstacle
His victory applauded by every person VINO
loves a gamo horse, even the losers joining III the
cheers and hand cappng. lt was great race Tor a
four-yearOld Tho animals were III ia'ner "hcn
Tho fourth race brought no Joy to the Keene
household Burgomaster was made hot faVOrlte'
as no was on Wednesday, but Mr. La Montagnes s
Gun went to Bobstay, q to L chance by half a
length. schoolmaster could never get into his
stride Tomahawk worked hard but got nothing
better than third place. FoXhall keene maze q
creditablo finish on the brown horse
Emulation male the fayorite in the fifth race
but GIenbar after little rousing by MI MOTIFS
shot to tho front and won as he liked After few
moro victories "Follow Morris" will be the cry OF
tho betting community
Tho fog became so thick that 1t was not possible
ghosts flying through clouds.
Ballot and Mentmoe, Mr. French's pair, came TO
grief in tho last race The latter fell and the former
The crowd at the track was of fair size and ex-
ceedingly enthusiastic These persons helped IL
ns asnarr Nh M anu and S Mrs La Montague Mr. and
Mrs sands G Mr. and Mrs Welsh Mr. and Mrs. Mrs
Joseph s. Auerbach and Miss Auerbach, Mr.. and
ATu Mis-, HI the s, s@ Ms Hose
Miss Lenle Miss Daisy stevens. Miss Iurnure, MISS
ESss; Mr Buckley, IL D. cheeycr Thomas Howard
zSOrowsd. r, La MOpiasn, MarGP STORY STORY
F ohs Heens. Oliver W. Bird L Lloyd, Thomas Clyde
Nathan symPSns, Fred aebbaTd I'D. p Case s. WilIam
Cowien. E. p Beach. n. G. Lorillard and Loriilard
FIRST RAcE-PoLo PoNY HANDICAP $50 EACH; ABOUT
FIVE FURLoNGs . ,
long Ss0n isana sfaSes b. spins'eT. aged i5S
George Works CHI M cedarnqrst aged, 1000 Fsha%
J. savsge's DIX. g. Texas. aged. l4e...(Mr MOrris)
BelsingmoIphan Boy to cedarhurst to l. Texas to
sInssa Was first away but quickly passed by Cedar
npf o lower raT turn was reached when MI Lloyd
been working orphan Boy to The eLt headed him orphan
h sEy w tSr Si' Texas Sed completely
musTSRs. S2o;EACn PLATE ADDED ABOUT 2la MILES.
II. ). Norris s. BarOnOt by Experiment UH 1nN
sds ~ @ h,9ss:ssR
p S Sb yc cSsc .SY :
bto j. Retri6ution7 % -. ..,
Baronet Agitaor hetIioulon was ue Oue nv s. ~, IN
Agaor the lead with Baronet In second place 5a
again at the water jump He could
sasIv have held IT, Mr.. Morris seemed determined q
have little Of and first he would give the Ole
the front and then pull him
back took the lead however in The
and STAYED winning by half dozen lengths Cyclone
sscond Inc same distance before Retrbution thl-dl
TuiGp KaCE-CEDARHURsT GRAND NATIONAL HANDICAP
srrEPLEcHAsE 500 EACH $500 ADDED; ABOUT
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w. Iakeiand's b. c. Blue Day, by Blue ManteMay Day,
w yri Ia iyS D. jim Mciicwan payl
Al N Danaher' s. CHI IN. Mystic g. 14j. tAaral
f. debnard's CHI h. Jolly Sir John aged 1877 QAttlel
1oostran h. Abraham, aged, 100. lPope)
1870 n N, Pose aged 1b5 L. Nancy